A public affairs signature event.
2 p.m. Aug. 20
Great Southern Bank Arena
Experience the official campus welcome for new Bears.
This year’s speaker is alumnus Dr. Jacob Swett. He is the Executive Director of Blueprint Biosecurity, an organization
focused on advancing technological and policy interventions for pandemic prevention,
and an Advisor to Open Philanthropy on biosecurity and pandemic preparedness.

Public Affairs 2023-2024
The New Student Convocation marks the official start of the academic year and introduces the year’s public affairs theme.